Goda Masala

• 5 green cardamom pods
• 1 cinnamon stick (1/2 inch)
• 5 cloves
• 2 bay leaves, dried
• 1 -2 teaspoon sunflower oil
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
• 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
• 4 teaspoons desiccated unsweetened coconut (or use fresh coconut, grated finely)
• 10 black peppercorns
• 5 cassia buds (optional)
• 2 tablespoons white poppy seeds

1. Split open the cardamom pods and remove the seeds from the husks.
2. Discard the husks.
3. Heat the oil in a small skillet and saute the cinnamon, cloves, cardamom seeds and bay leaves until the cloves swell.
4. Dry roast the remaining ingredients over a low heat until the coconut is slightly darker than a golden brown.
5. Stir and watch carefully as the coconut can suddenly burn!
6. Cool both mixtures, than place all the spices in a clean coffee grinder, and grind until fine.
7. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 months.

green cardamom pods, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaves, sunflower oil, sesame seeds, coriander seeds, coconut, black, cassia buds

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/goda-masala-109909 (may not work)